Role of Lipoteichoic Acid from the Genus <i>Apilactobacillus</i> in Inducing a Strong IgA Response
Chiaki Matsuzaki, Tsukasa Shiraishi, Tai‐Ying Chiou, Yukari Nakashima, Yasuki Higashimura, Shin‐ichi Yokota, Kenji Yamamoto, Tomoya Takahashi
Abstract
The components of lactic acid bacteria that exert immunostimulatory effects are of increasing interest for therapeutic and prophylactic options, such as alternatives to antibiotics, cognitive enhancements, and vaccine adjuvants. LTAs act as immunostimulatory molecules in the host innate immune system by interacting with pattern recognition receptors.
Topics & Concepts
Lipoteichoic acidBiologyMicrobiologyBacteriaComputational biologyGeneticsStaphylococcus aureusProbiotics and Fermented FoodsMicrobial Metabolites in Food BiotechnologyPharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds